Daler-Rowney Sapphire S85 – Round – Short Handle – Watercolour, Oil, Acrylic, Ink & Gouache Brush

The Sapphire S85 is a round brush — the most versatile shape in any watercolour painter's kit. A single brush handles everything from broad washes to fine detail, switching between the two simply by adjusting pressure and the angle of the stroke. The belly carries a generous amount of colour, while the tip comes to a reliable point for precise work.

Made from Daler-Rowney's blend of red sable hair and tapered synthetic filaments, the S85 delivers the pointing quality, spring, and colour-holding capacity of a traditional sable at a more accessible price point. It's equally at home laying flat washes, pulling fine lines, touching in highlights, and building up detail — making it a practical all-rounder for watercolour, oils, acrylics, inks, and gouache. 

Available in sizes 5/0 through 14, covering everything from the finest detail work to large-scale painting.